Law Firm Research Guide

Unlock the Secret to Stand-Out Applications
This guide isn’t just about collecting facts — it’s about transforming research into powerful, personalised application answers. With a clear, step-by-step framework, it helps you:

• Turn facts into fit: Learn how to connect each piece of research to your skills, interests, and values, showing genuine motivation instead of generic statements.
• Prove you belong: Identify real examples of a firm’s culture and values, then link them to your own experiences so your alignment is undeniable.
• Show real commercial awareness: Go beyond listing news — analyse its impact on the firm, its clients, and the wider market so you stand out as informed and insightful.
• Personalise your training contract pitch: Highlight the parts of a firm’s training structure that match your learning style and career ambitions.

With this guide, you won’t just do research — you’ll use it to craft applications that are strategic, authentic, and impossible to ignore.

By using this guide, you will move beyond simply collecting facts to strategically building a compelling case for why you are the ideal candidate for that particular firm, significantly enhancing the strength and impact of your applications.